More than 1,700 creches in Wicklow and around the country have closed today in protest at high fees and low pay in the childcare sector.
Around 10 thousand people have protested through Dublin’s city centre calling for better funding in the childcare sector.
The organisers of the protest say 60 per cent of childcare workers earn less than the living wage of 12 euro and 30 cent.
Santa Wows The Crowds As #ChristmasInBray Launch Is Full Of Festive Flair
Bray kicked off the festive season on November 22 with the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On in the Civic Plaza. The evening featured a surprise visit from the Grinch, who was stopped by local Gardaí. The highlight was Santa arriving on a steam train!!!! HoHoHo!
Wicklow Engineering Firm Builds Success with EY Entrepreneur of the Year Nomination
LMH Engineering in Arklow providesteel and modular solutions, including in-house design, engineering, modelling, manufacturing and installation.
Over 12,000 Learner Drivers In Wicklow Reflects A National Crisis According To Road Haulage Association
IRHA have criticised the RSA's 'mismanagement', noting that there are 394,128 total learner permits nationally, an increase of 12,257 in six months.
Endeavour Awards Recognise Those Making Bray Special
The awards have been a hallmark of community recognition since 1981. Who will win tonight?
Business Leaders & Personalities Gather To Outline Temporary Alternative To Push Cliff Walk Reopening
Reopening the Bray–Greystones cliff walk could see a temporary alternative route put in place as a means by which to end its five-year closure, after plans were presented to councillors at a public meeting in Greystones last night
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